Reed high-speed steel (HSS) R12+ Segmental Dies have cutting edges manufactured in-house by precision CNC machinery. The 1/2" through 2" die segments are available in NPT, NPSM, NPT for PVC, and BSPT. The design of the dies enables smooth chip flow and easy cutting. R12+ die sets are replaceable parts for Reed R12+ Dropheads, as well as the following Ridgid dropheads: 00-R, 111-R, 12-R, 0-R, 11-R, 30A and 31A threaders.

Reed R12+ Dropheads ship completely assembled and ready to use with HSS segmental dies already in place. R12+ Dropheads are can be used manually with the ratchet ring and handle (#05638) or with Reed's 700PD and 701PD Power Drives. Reed's R12+ dropheads are interchangeable with Ridgid 12-R dropheads and can also be utilized in the Ridgid 700 Power Drive.

Reed R12+ Drophead Threader Sets include complete dropheads in sizes from 1/2" to 2" NPT, NPSM, BSPT or for PVC (NPT thread). Each set has a ratchet ring and handle. In addition, the Reed R12+ ratcheting ring** accepts all Ridgid 12-R dropheads.

**R12+ Ratchet Ring and Handle can also be ordered separately by using Item Code #05638.